A Short Trip to Athens: Suggested Itineraries

Though Athens, the capital of Greece, has a rich history and has been the hub of various civilizations from the past, upon entering the glorious city a lot of other things grab your attention apart from its historic evidence. Athens is situated with perfection in the surroundings of Attica and extends to the peninsula that reaches up to Central Greece. Surrounded by mighty mountain ranges, the sun shines at the top of the city all year round, giving it one of the best climates in Europe with mild winters and hot summers making it a convenient tourist attraction.

If you’re planning a flight to Athens but have limited time in hand, here is a quick review of how you can extract the best from the city without stretching your valuable hours.

Delphi day trip from Athens

Start off your journey of epic exploration with a refreshing day trip. Tag along to discover the most famous sites in Greece, from Athens to bewitching Delphi. Delphi is not only famous for the visual pleasures it tends to give off but also for the interesting tales it has attached to it. The place was considered as the center of the earth and the universe in ancient times and today it is renowned for its dramatic theaters, Temple of Apollo and ancient ruins. The trip takes you along the most ravishing scenic views of Levadia and Arachova and upon reaching Delphi; you’ll be welcomed with a delicious lunch and will further be given the opportunity to dig into some of its best-known marvels.

Wine tasting and Ancient Corinth Day Trip from Athens

If you want to combine a little ting of both, ancient history and Greece’s classic wine, there is no other suitable trip for you than this one. This day trip will dazzle your morning starting from Athens, through a classic Greek Vineyard (Nemea) and into the most famous ancient Corinth. At Nemea, you will be taught the well kept art of preparing Greek wines and will later be taken underground to witness cellars containing more than a 1000 French oak stacks. This tour is a guaranteed mix of pleasure and learning.

Athens Night Sightseeing Tour with Greek Dinner show

Let Greek-style cuisines fuel your appetite for some mouth-watering treats. This trip is bound to glitter your night and make you swing underneath the stars by first taking you to the Museum of ancient Greece musical instruments before pampering you with an extended and relaxing dinner in the renowned Plaka district. This is the most awesome way to finish your day in Athens, the gem of Greece.

Greek cooking lessons and Dinner in Athens

However, too mesmerized by Greece’s delicious cuisines there is a great chance that you would become anxious to know the art of preparing such wonders. Not to panic if you wish to take along the stomach-teasing recipes back home. Athens offers a chance to let you learn the Greek style of cooking with a Greek Cooking Lesson and Dinner in Athens at a cosmopolitan stop on Athens’ fashionable Valaoritou Street. Learn to prepare a full 3-course meal from recipes that are handed over through generations, then couch back to enjoy yourself created Mediterranean delights.

There are so many other combinations that you may choose from, to utilize your precious time in Athens. So pack a bag and set off for an astounding journey.